Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser

Name: Neutrogena - Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser
Brand: Neutrogena

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Cleansing

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
panthenol
glycerin

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87 /100

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"Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: benzalkonium chloride.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
benzalkonium chloride	HIGH
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine	HIGH
peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate	HIGH

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"Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH

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This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
sea salt	LOW

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Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
salicylic acid
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	2% Declared
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together	9% - 13.5%
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent	4.7% - 7%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	2.7% - 4.1%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.3% - 3.4%
sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate	1.6% - 2.5%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	1.2% - 1.9%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	1.1% - 1.6%
peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate	0.6% - 1.35%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.45% - 1.05%
c12-15 alkyl lactate	0.45% - 1%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.2% - 0.75%
cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate	0.1% - 0.5%
benzalkonium chloride Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
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